SeaTown Holdings International

During the 15 days of the Lunar New Year festive period, the SeaTown family had an incredible time celebrating together as a team - from a lively lion dance in the office, to an inspiring speech by our Chairman, Jimmy Phoon - it was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements as a firm and recharge for the journey ahead. The celebrations continued aboard the Royal Albatross at Resorts World Sentosa. From dockside activities to a delightful “lo hei” and dinner while sailing, it was an evening filled with joy and laughter. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a special one!

SeaTown was delighted to be part of the recent Abu Dhabi Private Credit Conference, organized by Seviora. It was a great opportunity to join thought-provoking discussions with the private credit folks across the Seviora Group, including InnoVen Capital India and ADM Capital. At the event, our Deputy CIO and Managing Director of Private Investments, Eddie Ong, was featured on a panel discussing the untapped opportunities in Asian private credit. Together with Ashish Sharma and David Whyte, he broke down the advantages presented by the asset class for investors seeking yield, liquidity and diversification. They highlighted that one of the key drivers of the investor demand for private credit in Asia Pacific is its compelling return differential compared to developed markets, and shared insights on how risks in the asset class can be mitigated. Special thanks to Seviora for making this happen and to all our esteemed guests from the Middle East for joining us at the event! #PrivateCredit #AsiaPacific #SeaTown #Seviora

Investors are increasingly diversifying away from Private Credit in developed markets and into Asia Pacific (‘’APAC’’) Private Credit. Why? Eddie Ong, our Deputy CIO and Managing Director of Private Investments at SeaTown recently had an engaging discussion at Preqin’s Private Equity, Venture Capital & Private Debt in 2025 webinar together with Angela Lai, CFA, RJ Joshua, CFA, and fellow panelists, Kapil Singhal from True North Co and Tae Hun Lee from Hyundai Commercial Inc. Joined by over 550 attendees, Eddie shared about how investors who allocated to private credit in developed markets are increasingly exploring APAC opportunities as markets undergo significant changes. Declining risk-free rates and tightening corporate credit spreads suggest that investors in developed markets private credit are no longer being compensated adequately for taking on credit risks. “In Asia, our credit structures are generally more diversified, with strong credit governance and protection through hard collateral. This creates significant value for investors looking at Asia private credit from a risk-adjusted perspective. The premium in returns over developed markets continues to attract a growing number of investors to this region.”, Eddie shared. Thank you once again to Preqin for having us! #PrivateCredit #APAC #SeaTown

Our Managing Director for Private Credit, Wee Yap Yeo recently joined the APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association) Vietnam Loan Market conference in Ho Chi Minh City where he discussed the recent private credit activity in Vietnam, the factors underpinned its growth, and industries that are of interest in 2025. Additionally, he shared his views on the opportunities and challenges of the Vietnamese market and how a private credit investor can navigate the Vietnamese market successfully. Thank you to APLMA for the invitation! #PrivateCredit #APAC #SeaTown

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year 2025 from all of us at SeaTown! 🧧 As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our valued investors, partners, teammates, and friends. May this Lunar New Year bring you prosperity, good health, and endless joy. In the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolizes wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation. Just like the snake, may this Lunar New Year bring you the wisdom to navigate challenges and the transformative power of embracing new opportunities. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we look forward to achieving greater heights in the coming year. 🐍🧨 #HappyLunarNewYear #SeaTown

SeaTown recently participated in the Family Office Chinese New Year Luncheon organized by Seviora, where our Managing Director of Private Investments, Dickson Loo, spoke on the panel "Diversified Strategies for a New Era", discussing the tailwinds behind #ASEAN economies and the compelling opportunities for Private Equity in the region. He was joined by fellow panelists and investors from the Seviora Group: Leow Li-Vern of Seviora, Mervin Teo of Fullerton Fund Management, and Ashish Sharma of InnoVen Capital India . “For private equity, we are bullish on ASEAN, a market that has emerged as a key beneficiary of the China+1 strategy and other growth drivers such as continued digital adoption, urbanization, and growing consumer affluence. As geopolitical uncertainties persist, it is crucial to adopt a resilient investment strategy. At SeaTown, we focus on a buy-and-build strategy, which continues to generate attractive returns across economic conditions.”, Dickson shared. A big thank you to all who attended the event and to Seviora for hosting! #PrivateEquity #APAC #SeaTown #Seviora

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Resilience and strategic adaptability are key in navigating today’s dynamic private markets. Special thanks again to AsianInvestor’s Nishtha Asthana for featuring our Deputy CIO and Managing Director, Eddie Ong, in an insightful piece on the outlook for private equity in 2025. The article highlights the possibility of a rebound in the sector, driven by interest rate normalisation and reduced macroeconomic uncertainty. While investment activity has picked up over the past 18 months, valuation mismatches between business owners and investors remain an area to watch. At SeaTown, we are committed to navigating this evolving space, embracing positive momentum with cautious optimism and discipline. Read the full article to learn more about the private equity landscape in Asia. #PrivateEquity #AsiaPacific #SeaTown

According to the Preqin Global Reports, 2024 has been challenging for #privateequity and #venturecapital on the deal front, but sentiment is turning more positive for the year ahead. At the same time, #privatedebt continues to be a key area for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. On January 16, Angela Lai, CFA and RJ Joshua, CFA will be joined by Eddie Ong (SeaTown Holdings International), Kapil Singhal (True North Co), and Tae Hun Lee (Hyundai Commercial) to delve into the data and discuss their views on the latest trends and opportunities for private equity, venture capital and private debt in APAC. Register now to secure your spot! https://okt.to/nVMXqK #PreqinGlobalReports #GlobalWebinar #AlternativeInvestments

"As base yields decrease, the difference between the targeted returns of private credit funds and private equity funds will widen, and institutional investors might increase allocations to private equity as returns look relatively more interesting." In a recent interview with Nishtha Asthana of AsianInvestor, Eddie Ong, Deputy CIO and Managing Director of Private Investments at SeaTown, shared valuable insights on the evolving landscape of private equity in the face of potentially lower rates. One highlight from the article is the growing appeal of hybrid strategies in the current environment. Such strategies, combining both credit and equity features, are gaining traction among larger asset managers. At SeaTown, our private equity investment strategy is developed with a long-term, through-cycle focus on value and platform building that is not predicated upon interest rates. Both income and growth are key requirements of institutional investors’ mandates. As a firm, we have both private credit and private equity solutions for our investors, as both asset classes are instrumental in helping LPs achieve a balanced portfolio construction in their asset allocation to alternatives. #SeaTown #Alternatives #PrivateEquity #AsiaPacific